Air conditioning device

ABSTRACT

An air conditioning device is provided, including an air duct module having a temperature adjusting unit, an energy conduction component, an airflow guiding unit and a control module. The temperature adjusting unit is disposed in the air duct module and has a first side configured for generating a first temperature range and a second side configured for generating a second temperature range. The airflow guiding unit is disposed in the air duct module. The energy conduction component is disposed in the air duct module configured for conducting the energy generated by the first side or the second side of the temperature adjusting unit. The control module is configured for controlling on-off operations or configurations of the temperature adjusting unit and the airflow guiding unit.

BACKGROUND 1. Technical Field

The disclosure relates to air conditioning devices, and, in particular, to an air conditioning device with a dehumidification function.

2. Description of the Prior Art

The traditional air conditioning device or dehumidifier mainly uses a fan to draw the wet air into a region inside thereof, through a heat exchanger, and the moisture in the air will condense into drops, and then turns into dry hot air, for being exhausted to a region outside thereof. This cycle reduces the humidity in the room. For these most common types of the dehumidifiers in the market, their main internal components include a compressor and a refrigerant. In general, the compressor consumes power significantly, and the refrigerant likely pollutes environments.

In view of this, another type of dehumidifier comes to the market, which includes a refrigeration chip. The refrigeration chip cooperates with a fan and a metal sheet to perform a refrigeration treatment, allowing the air to blow to the metal sheet, and the moisture in the air will condense into drops and separate from the air with the decrease of temperature, so as to reduce the humidity in the room.

The dehumidification using the refrigeration chip, though having some advantages, such as quiet and environment friendly, still has many disadvantages. For example, when the system is in operation, the fan and the refrigeration chip need to keep running, which consumes a certain amount of power consumption, and under the continuous blowing of the fan, the cooling metal sheet couldn't get cool enough, which makes the temperature difference between the cooling metal sheet and the air is not big enough, thus affecting the efficiency of the desiccant. In addition, there are limits to the working environment temperature for the chip type or the traditional type dehumidifiers, the general working environment temperature of the traditional type dehumidifier is between 5 to 35 degrees, once over this temperature range, the effect of the desiccant will be significantly reduced.

Therefore, how to overcome the above mentioned shortcomings is currently the problem that needs to be solved in this industry.

SUMMARY

In order to solve the problems encountered in the prior art, the present disclosure is to provide an air conditioning device, comprising an air duct module having a temperature adjusting unit, an energy condition component, an airflow guiding unit and a control module. The temperature adjusting unit is disposed in the air duct module and having a first side configured for generating a first temperature range and a second side opposite to the first side configured for generating a second temperature range. The energy conduction component is disposed in the air duct module configured for conducting the energy generated by the first side or the second side of the temperature adjusting unit. The airflow guiding unit is disposed in the air duct module configured for generating convection in the air duct module, thereby guiding an external air to flow through the energy conduction component. The control module is configured for controlling on-off operations or configurations of the temperature adjusting unit and the airflow guiding unit.

In an embodiment according to the present disclosure, the air conditioning device includes a plurality of the air duct modules.

In an embodiment according to the present disclosure, the energy conduction component is a contact energy conduction component that is contact with the first side or the second side of the temperature adjusting unit.

In an embodiment according to the present disclosure, the configurations comprise the load of the temperature adjusting unit or the running speed or working time of the airflow guiding unit.

In an embodiment according to the present disclosure, the air duct module has a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, and the airflow guiding unit is disposed at the first end, at the second end, or between the first end and the second end.

In an embodiment according to the present disclosure, the control module has a setting unit configured for setting a critical temperature of the energy conduction component and outputting a corresponding first control signal to the temperature adjusting unit, and the temperature adjusting unit is further configured for executing the on-off operations or the configurations according to the first control signal.

In an embodiment according to the present disclosure, the air conditioning device further comprises a detection module configured for detecting the temperature of the energy conduction component and generating and sending a corresponding temperature signal to the control module, wherein the control module is further configured for outputting a corresponding second control signal to the temperature adjusting unit or the airflow guiding unit according to the critical temperature set by the setting unit and the temperature signal, and the temperature adjusting unit or the airflow guiding unit is further configured for executing the on-off operations or the configurations according to the second control signal.

In an embodiment according to the present disclosure, the air conditioning device further comprises a power module for providing power required for operations of the temperature adjusting unit, the airflow guiding unit, the control module and the detection module. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the air conditioning device further comprises a wind collecting unit having an air inlet disposed toward the second end of the air duct module and an air outlet on which the detection module is disposed.

Compared with the prior art, the air conditioning device according to the present disclosure can make the moisture in the air to reach a frost point and frost, thereby the moisture can be isolated from the air quickly. And can save the power by the alternating operation mode of the refrigeration chip and the fan. In addition, the applicable temperature range of the air conditioning device of this disclosure is more broadly, and has more advantages as compared to the products available in the market.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an air conditioning device according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the air conditioning device according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a flow chart illustrating a dehumidification function of the air conditioning device according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a plurality of air duct modules of the air conditioning device according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a flow chart illustrating the operation of a plurality of air duct modules of the air conditioning device according to the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The following specific examples are given to illustrate the implementation of the present disclosure. It will be appreciated by one skilled in the art that variations of these specific details are possible while still achieving the results of the present disclosure. For various embodiment and combinations can be provided according to the present disclosure.

As would be appreciated by an ordinarily skilled artisan, the structure, proportion, and size of the drawings are only used to fit the contents revealed by the specification for understanding and reading for people who are familiar with this skill, it is not used to limit the conditions in which the present disclosure can be implemented. Therefore, it does not have the substantive meaning of technology. The modification of any structure, the change of the proportional relationship or the adjustment of the size, should be covered by the technical content disclosed in this disclosure under the influence of the effect of the creation and the purpose that can be achieved. Meanwhile, the statements quoted as “above”, “inside”, “outside”, “bottom” and “one” etc., are only for the convenience of the narrative, not to limit the scope of this disclosure, the change or adjustment of its relative relationship, also considered as the scope of the implementation of this disclosure without the substantial change in the content of the technology, and declared in advance.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an air conditioning device according to the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the air conditioning device according to the present disclosure. The air conditioning device comprises an air duct module 1. The air duct module 1 comprises a temperature adjusting unit 2, an airflow guiding unit 3, an energy conduction component 4 and a control module 5.

In an embodiment, a plurality of air duct modules are illustrated and exemplified. In another embodiment, the air conditioning device comprises only one air duct module 1.

In an embodiment, a refrigeration chip is used as the temperature adjusting unit 2, and is illustrated and exemplified. The temperature adjusting unit 2 comprises a first side 21 configured for generating a first temperature range and a second side 22 opposite to the first side configured for generating a second temperature range. When the first side 21 is used as a refrigerating surface, the second side 22 is used as a heating surface; and when the first side 21 is used as a heating surface, the second side 22 is used as a refrigerating surface. In an embodiment, the first side 21 is used as a refrigerating surface, and the second side 22 is used as a heating surface.

In an embodiment, the energy conduction component 4 disposed on the air duct module 1 is configured for conducting the energy generated by the first side 21 or the second side 22 of the temperature adjusting unit 2. In an embodiment, the energy conduction component 4 is a contact energy conduction component, such as an aluminum block or a copper block having fins, which has good thermal conductivity and is used for being in contact with the temperature adjusting unit 2. In an embodiment, the energy conduction component 4 is in contact with the first side 21 of the temperature adjusting unit 2, and is configured for conducting a cold energy generated by the first side 21 of the temperature adjusting unit 2. In another embodiment, the energy conduction component 4 is a non-contact energy conduction component.

The airflow guiding unit 3 is disposed in the air duct module 1 and configured for generating convection in the air duct module 1, so as to guide the external air to flow through the energy conduction component 4. In an embodiment, the airflow guiding unit 3 is a fan disposed in the air duct module 1, and configured for generating convection in the air duct module 1. In an embodiment, the air duct module 1 includes a first end 11 and a second end 12 opposite to the first end 11, the airflow guiding unit 3 is disposed between the first end 11 and the second end 12, and the airflow generated by the airflow guiding unit 3 is in the direction indicated by an arrow in FIG. 1, that is, flowing from the first end 11 to the second end 12 of the air duct module 1, so as to generate convection in the air duct module 1. In an embodiment, the airflow guiding unit 3 can make the air outside the air conditioning device to flow from the first end 11 to the second end 12 of the air duct module 1. During the process of flowing, the air passes through the energy conduction component 4 which is used for conducting the cold energy generated by the first side 21 of the temperature adjusting unit 2, by conducting the temperature adjusting unit 2, the water molecules in the external air will condense (icing or frosting) on the energy conduction component 4, so as to achieve the effect of collecting the water molecules in the air. In another embodiment, the airflow guiding unit 3 also can be disposed at the first end 11 or the second end 12 of the air duct module 1.

The control module 5 is configured for controlling the on-off operations or the configurations of the temperature adjusting unit 2 and the airflow guiding unit 3. In an embodiment, the configuration comprises the load of each temperature adjusting unit 2 or the running speed or working time of the airflow guiding unit 3.

Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, FIG. 3 is an operation flow chart by utilizing the dehumidification function of the air conditioning device according to the present disclosure. The control module 5 may comprise a setting unit 51 configured for setting a critical temperature of the energy conduction component 4, and outputting a corresponding first control signal to the temperature adjusting unit 2 according to the critical temperature, and the temperature adjusting unit 2 may execute the on-off operation or the configuration according to the first control signal. In an embodiment, the air conditioning device according to the present disclosure further comprises a detection module 6 configured for detecting the temperature of the energy conduction component 4, and generating and sending a corresponding temperature signal to the control module 5. The control module 5 outputs a corresponding second control signal to the temperature adjusting unit 2 or the airflow guiding unit 3 according to the critical temperature set by the setting unit 51 and the temperature signal, and the temperature adjusting unit 2 or the airflow guiding unit 3 executes the on-off operation or the configuration according to the second control signal.

The dehumidification function of the air conditioning device according to the present disclosure comprises steps S1 to S3. In step S1, the critical temperature of the energy conduction component 4, such as the metal aluminum block or copper block, is set by the setting unit 51 of the control module 5. In an embodiment, the critical temperature is a frost point, that is, a temperature value which can make the water molecules in the air into frost, and the temperature value is usually below 0° C. A first control signal is output to start running the temperature adjusting unit 2, and when the temperature adjusting unit 2 is performing a refrigeration operation, the airflow guiding unit 3, that is, the fan, is in a stopped state.

In step S2, since the temperature adjusting unit 2 is in contact with the energy conduction component 4 through the first side 21 of the second side 22, the energy conduction component 4 will cool down with the temperature adjusting unit 2. The detection module 6 detects the real-time temperature of the energy conduction component 4. When the real-time temperature reaches the critical temperature (i.e., the frost point), the water molecules in the air condense into frost by being exposed to the energy conduction component 4 and separated from the air. Accordingly, the detection module 6 outputs a temperature signal to the control module 5, and the control module 5 then outputs a second control signal to the temperature adjusting unit 2 to let the temperature adjusting unit 2 stop running.

In step S3, in addition to being output to the temperature adjusting unit 2 by the control module 5, the second control signal will further be output to the airflow guiding unit 3 to start to run the airflow guiding unit 3, and the airflow generated at this time is to achieve the effect of dehumidification. Accordingly, the airflow guiding unit 3 will quickly thaw the frost that is condensed on the energy conduction component 4, such that the frost with a solid state is converted to a liquid state, and through a container such as a water collecting container or a water collecting box to collect the liquid to achieve the effect of dehumidification. Then, return to step S1, and steps S1-S3 repeat, to achieve a better effect of dehumidification.

In addition to the circulating dehumidification function, the air conditioning device according to the present disclosure also has the original temperature adjusting function. Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a plurality of air duct modules of the air conditioning device according to the present disclosure. FIG. 5 is a flow chart illustrating the operations of a plurality of air duct modules of the air conditioning device according to the present disclosure. For the air conditioning device having a plurality of air duct modules 1, the distribution of the operating efficiency of each of the air duct modules 1 determines the overall output efficiency of the air conditioning device, and can maintain a stable cooling intensity. An embodiment illustrates the operation steps S1 to S11 of two air duct modules 1A and 1B, but not limited to this, the operation steps of more air duct modules 1 can be easily inferred by persons skilled in the art.

As shown in FIG. 5, in step S1 a critical temperature of the air duct modules 1A and 1B is set by the setting unit 51. The critical temperature is a desired temperature value of each of the air duct modules 1 in operation. The temperature adjusting unit 2 and the airflow guiding unit 3 of each of the air duct modules 1 start to run. Steps S2 and S3 are then executed, to adjust the airflow guiding units 3A and 3B of the duct modules 1A and 1B for low load (for example, 30% of the load, the speed of the fan is lower) or zero load by the control module 5. Accordingly, the two air duct modules are performing a cold storage process. The control module 5 not only can control the opening or closing of the airflow generated by the first airflow guiding unit 3, but also can adjust the strength of the airflow by applying the technology such as variable frequency motor.

Steps S4 to S7 are then executed, to detect the real-time temperature of the air duct modules 1A and 1B through the detection module 6. When the real-time temperature of the air duct module 1A is lower than or equal to the critical value of the critical temperature of cooling, the airflow guiding unit 3A is switched to high load (for example, 70% of the load, the speed of the fan is higher) or full load by the control module 5, so as to make the air duct module 1A perform a cold scattering process. Accordingly, the detection module 6 will not perform the first temperature detection for the air duct module 1B, making the air duct module 1B continue to perform the cold storage process to stagger the working sequence of the air duct module 1A. When the real-time temperature of the air duct module 1B is higher than or equal to the critical value of the critical temperature of cold scattering, the airflow guiding unit 3B is switched to low load or zero load by the control module 5 to make the air duct module 1B perform the cold storage process.

Steps S8 to S11 are then executed. Steps S8 and S9 repeat steps S4 and S5, respectively, to detect the real-time temperature of the air duct modules 1A and 1B by the detection module 6. When the real-time temperature of the air duct module 1A is higher than or equal to the critical value of the critical temperature of cold scattering, the airflow guiding unit 3A is switched to low load or zero load by the control module 5 to make the duct module 1A perform the cold storage process. When the real-time temperature of the air duct module 1B is lower than or equal to the critical value of the critical temperature of cooling, the airflow guiding unit 3B is switched to high load or full load by the control module 5 to make the duct module 1B perform the cold scattering process.

Through this repeated cycles of alternate cooling, the output of the air conditioning device can be maintained in a low temperature, and effectively save energy. In addition to controlling the load of the airflow guiding unit 3, the control module 5 also can be used for adjusting the load of the temperature adjusting unit 2. Through the concept of multi tasking and variable frequency operation, the efficiency of cooling or heating is enhanced, and the purpose of improving the dehumidification efficiency is further achieved.

In an embodiment according to the present disclosure, the air conditioning device further comprises a power module 7 for providing power required for operations of the temperature adjusting unit 2, the airflow guiding unit 3, the control module 5 and the detection module 6.

The air conditioning device according to the present disclosure can include a wind collecting unit 8 in the case of a plurality of air duct modules or a single duct module. The wind collecting unit 8 has an air inlet 81 and an air outlet 82. The air inlet 81 is disposed toward the second end 12 of each of air duct modules 1. The detection module 6 may be disposed at the air outlet 82. In an embodiment, the air conditioning device according to the present disclosure can collect the airflow generated by the plurality of air duct modules 1 through the single wind collecting unit 8, so as to enhance the efficiency of cooling or heating and to achieve the purpose of adjusting the temperature and humidity of the external air of the air conditioning device of the present disclosure.

In summary, the air conditioning device according to the present disclosure has a dehumidification function and thus differs from the traditional air conditioning device or dehumidifier. By utilizing the cycle of freezing, thawing, and dehumidifying, the water molecules in the air can be effectively separated. Since the frosting temperature of the water molecules is used as a dehumidification condition, the present disclosure can be applied to a wide environmental temperature range. The alternate operation of the temperature adjusting unit and the airflow guiding unit can adjust the humidity and temperature of the external air more effectively.

While the present disclosure has been particularly shown and described with reference to embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. 

1. An air conditioning device, comprising: an air duct module, comprising: a temperature adjusting unit disposed in the air duct module and having a first side configured for generating a first temperature range and a second side opposite to the first side configured for generating a second temperature range; an energy conduction component disposed in the air duct module configured for conducting an energy generated by the first side or the second side of the temperature adjusting unit; an airflow guiding unit disposed in the air duct module for generating convection in the air duct module to guide the external air to flow through the energy conduction component; and a control module configured for controlling on-off operations or configurations of the temperature adjusting unit and the airflow guiding unit.
 2. The air conditioning device according to claim 1, wherein the energy conduction component is a contact energy conduction component that is contact with the first side or the second side of the temperature adjusting unit.
 3. The air conditioning device according to claim 1, comprising a plurality of the air duct modules.
 4. The air conditioning device according to claim 3, wherein the configurations comprise a load of the temperature adjusting unit or a running speed or working time of the airflow guiding unit.
 5. The air conditioning device according to claim 4, wherein the air duct module has a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, the airflow guiding unit is disposed at the first end, at the second end, or between the first end and the second end.
 6. The air conditioning device according to claim 5, wherein the control module has a setting unit configured for setting a critical temperature of the energy conduction component and outputting a corresponding first control signal to the temperature adjusting unit, and the temperature adjusting unit is further configured for executing the on-off operations or the configurations according to the first control signal.
 7. The air conditioning device according to claim 6, further comprising a detection module configured for detecting the temperature of the energy conduction component and generating and sending a corresponding temperature signal to the control module, wherein the control module is further configured for outputting a corresponding second control signal to the temperature adjusting unit or the airflow guiding unit according to the critical temperature set by the setting unit and the temperature signal, and the temperature adjusting unit or the airflow guiding unit is further configured for executing the on-off operations or the configurations according to the second control signal.
 8. The air conditioning device according to claim 7, further comprising a power module configured for providing power required for operations of the temperature adjusting unit, the airflow guiding unit, the control module and the detection module.
 9. The air conditioning device according to claim 8, further comprising a wind collecting unit having an air inlet disposed toward the second end of the air duct module and an air outlet at which the detection module is disposed. 